NRL pays tribute to Newtown great

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The NRL has paid tribute to Newtown great Brian 'Chicka' Moore, who died over the weekend following a long illness.

NRL Head of Football Todd Greenberg said Moore, who played with Newtown from 1962 until 1973 and also coached the club in 1983, will be remembered as a legend of the Bluebags.

"Chicka was a player with an incredible try-scoring record," Mr Greenberg said. "In his 173 matches for Newtown, he scored 90 tries; that highlights what a player he was. In full flight, he was simply magnificent to watch.

"He was also a Kangaroo tourist and represented NSW, and then coached Newtown during its final year in the NSWRL.

"In 2008, he deservedly found a home at centre in Newtown's Team of the Century. He will be missed by the game which he served so magnificently."

BRIAN 'CHICKA' MOORE

Born: April 19, 1944, Alexandria, NSW

CAREER OVERVIEW

GamesTrsGls F/GPts

CLUB CAREER 1962-75

Newtown 1962-73

196282--6

19631611--33

1964139--27

19651512--36

1966148--24

1967188--24

1968123--9

1969127--21

19701513--39

1971186--18

1972115--15

1973216--18

TOTAL17390--270

Toronto Workers 1974-75

REPRESENTATIVE CAREER 1963-68

CITY-COUNTRY 1963-68

City 2nds 1963-6521--3

City 1sts 1963-6843--9

TOTAL64--12

SYDNEY 1963

v. South Africa 19631---0

NEW SOUTH WALES 1963-70

v. Queensland 1963-7042--6

AUSTRALIA 1967-68

Tour matches 1967-681110--30

GRAND TOTAL

All senior matches195106--318

Moore played junior football with St Peters.

He made his first grade debut for Newtown v Souths at Henson Park, June 30, 1962 (Rd 11).

He toured with the Kangaroos in 1967-68.

He captain-coached Toronto Workers 1974-75, coached Wests Newcastle 1976-77 and was the last coach of the Newtown Jets in the NSWRL premiership in 1983.